In Agents in Production [Podcast Limited Series] - Episode Four, Donné Stevenson and Paul van der Boor break down the deployment of a Toqan Data Analyst agent at Prosus-why, how, and what worked. They discuss the challenges of productionizing the agent, from architecture to mitigating LLM overconfidence, key design choices, the role of pre-checks for clarity, and why they opted for simpler text-based processes over complex recursive methods. Guest speakers: Paul van der Boor - VP AI at Prosus Group Donne Stevenson - Machine Learning Engineer at Prosus Group Host: Demetrios Brinkmann - Founder of MLOps Community

Agents in Production Series - Episode One // Abstract Demetrios chats with Paul van der Boor and Floris Fok about the real-world challenges of deploying AI agents across ‪@ProsusGroup‬ of companies. They break down the evolution from simple LLMs to fully interactive systems, tackling scale, UX, and the harsh lessons from failed projects. Packed with insights on what works (and what doesn’t), this episode is a must-listen for anyone serious about AI in production. Guest speakers: Paul van der Boor - VP AI at Prosus Group Floris Fok - AI Engineer at Prosus Group Host: Demetrios Brinkmann - Founder of MLOps Community

Agents in Production Series - Episode Two // Abstract Demetrios, Paul, and Floris explore the latest in Voice AI agents. They discuss real-time voice interactions, OpenAI's real-time Voice API, and real-world deployment challenges. Paul shares insights from iFood’s voice AI tests in Brazil, while Floris highlights technical hurdles like turn detection and language processing. The episode covers broader applications in healthcare and customer service, emphasizing continuous learning and open-source innovation in Voice AI. Guest speakers: Paul van der Boor - VP AI at Prosus Group Floris Fok - AI Engineer at Prosus Group Host: Demetrios Brinkmann - Founder of MLOps Community

Agents in Production [Podcast Limited Series] - Episode Three explores the concept of web agents-AI-powered systems that interact with the web like humans do, navigating browsers instead of relying solely on APIs. The discussion covers why web agents are emerging as a natural step in AI evolution, their advantages over API-based systems, and their potential impact on e-commerce and automation. The conversation also highlights challenges in making websites agent-friendly and envisions a future where agents seamlessly handle tasks like booking flights or ordering food. Guest speakers: Paul van der Boor - VP AI at Prosus Group Chiara Caratelli - Data Scientist at Prosus Group Host: Demetrios Brinkmann - Founder of MLOps Community

Thomas Wolf, Co-founder and Chief Science Officer at Hugging Face talks with Euro Beinat, Global Head AI and Data Science at Prosus Group, on Hugging Face's evolution into a hub for open-source AI, its more than 1 million public models and its significant contributions to democratizing AI. Thomas and Euro discuss key insights around the role of agents and robotics in AI applications, the importance of tool integration for agent functionality, and predictions about the growth of small, open-source models and the advancement of robotics to handle complex, previously unattainable tasks at reduced costs. This interview was recorded live at “Agents in Production”, a virtual event which took place during the Prosus AI Marketplace in Amsterdam in November 2024.

How are top VCs like Sequoia Captial, Redpoint Ventures and Prosus Ventures, unlocking the potential of AI Agents to transform industries like e-commerce, healthcare, and construction through automation, efficiency, and personalized interactions? Recorded live at “Agents in Production” the Prosus AI Marketplace event in Amsterdam in November 2024, Paul van der Boor, VP of AI at Prosus Group, hosts a panel with leading investment firms on scalability, shifting business models, and key success metrics when it comes to AI agents. The “Agents in Production” event was co-organised with MLOps Community. https://mlops.community

In this episode of From Data to Dollars, Gideon Lichfield (former Editor-in-Chief of MIT Technology Review) and Euro Beinat (Global Head of AI & Data Science at Prosus) are joined by Bill Salak, CTO of Brainly, to explore the transformative impact of AI on education. Bill shares how Brainly, an AI-powered learning companion, helps students bridge knowledge gaps with personalized, context-aware support. They discuss how AI is enabling self-directed, individualized learning at scale, unlocking the potential for every student to have a virtual tutor tailored to their unique needs. The conversation dives into Brainly's evolution from community-driven content to AI-generated learning experiences, showcasing how technology is shifting from simple content generation to more meaningful, personalized education. The episode also examines how education systems must adapt to the rapid pace of AI-driven change, with AI playing a pivotal role in lifelong learning and bridging the gap between traditional schooling and future demands. Tune in to discover how AI is reshaping what it means to learn—and what it could mean for the classrooms of tomorrow.

With companies like Goldman Sachs pointing to over-investment in AI, this first episode explores the burning question: are we in an AI bubble? Euro Beinat, Global Head of AI and Data Science at Prosus explains to Gideon Lichfield where and how Prosus and its portfolio companies are already reaping benefits of investing in AI, highlighting their "marathon" approach to AI adoption, focusing on education, cultural transformation, and safeguarded experimentation. Hear valuable insights into several cases studies from Prosus' portfolio companies such as iFood (food delivery) and OLX (classifieds), which are using AI to drive tangible, measurable value. What kind of cost savings can be achieved through AI? Why do some companies struggle with a return on investment in such technology? How does organisational culture impact successful AI business transformation? Learn all of this and more with Prosus.